Butterum
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Softer peach-tan Butterum for gentle charts
About Butterum
Butterum reads richer than Chalet but without the amber pull that makes Caramel Crumb feel almost dessert-like. It's a warmer tan with actual pigment, the kind that sits between a natural clay and something deliberately mixed. Where Chalet plays it safe and Copperhead leans into muted restraint, this one doesn't apologize for having color.
Reach for it in food and beverage apps, craft retail, and editorial layouts where you need a background that feels substantive without demanding attention. It works as a card container, a button state, a hero section, anywhere you want warmth that reads as deliberate rather than cautious. It's got enough saturation to hold its own against photography, but it won't overshadow what you're framing.
Test it against your actual content first. Pair it with cool grays and it brightens up; against cream it can flatten slightly, so know what's behind it. It's the one I reach for when Chalet feels too neutral and Caramel Crumb tips toward golden.
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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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